Special Education Teaching Assistant

Great Hearts Academies; Helotes (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Texas Teacher Retirement System

Professional development opportunities

Excellent benefits (medical, dental, V

Job summary

Great Hearts Invictus Lower School in Helotes, TX seeks a Special Education Teaching Assistant (K-5) to support both general and SPED classrooms. The role reports to the Headmaster and requires a high school diploma with SPED experience and possible Educational Aide certification.

The position is hourly and non-exempt. Responsibilities include small-group and 1:1 support, material modification, behavior reinforcement, and collaboration with certified teachers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.
• Experience in special education desired.
• Educational Aide certification I, II or III preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in small groups or 1:1.
• Adapt materials and provide modifications.
• Reinforce classroom rules and routines.
• Support behavior management and safety.
• Attend meetings and trainings; assist with clerical tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading interest

Educational Aide cert I-III

Education

High school diploma or higher

Associate degree or higher preferred

Job description

Position Title: Special Education Teaching Assistant (K-5)

Location: Great Hearts Invictus Lower School (12018 Bandera Rd. Helotes, TX 78023)

Reports To: Headmaster

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

We are looking for life-long learners passionate about shaping students’ hearts and minds. Join Great Hearts Academies, a growing network of 49 public, open-enrollment ,tuition-free classical schools in Phoenix (AZ), Baton Rouge(LA), Dallas/Ft. Worth (TX), and San Antonio (TX).

Great Hearts currently provides over 30,000 K-12 students with access to a high quality, classical liberal arts education. We believe the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually and morally.

Distinctive Benefits For Great Hearts Faculty

• Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost
• Texas Teacher Retirement System
• Uniquely valuable professional development offerings, from great books seminars with academy colleagues, to leadership and special education coursework/pathways to reduced tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities

Special Education Teaching Assistant role at Great Hearts

The Special Education Teaching Assistant is a non-certified assistant to the Special Education Program at the academy for both general education and special education resource classrooms. The assistant will work to support students in all settings on campus under the direction of and in collaboration with the certified Special Education teachers and General Education teachers. Additional duties may be included, depending on the experience and expertise of the candidate and the specific academy needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Academic Support

• Supports students in small groups or 1:1
• Assist students with assignments, homework, projects
• Understanding how to adapt materials and provide modifications to help students learn the material
• Help students understand the classroom rules and reinforce the classroom rules

Behavior Support

• Monitor student behavior to ensure safety and appropriate interactions.
• Implement behavior management strategies
• Assist students with developing social skills, appropriate interactions, and positive behaviors
• Assist with de-escalating student behaviors and ask for support for General Education Teacher and Special Education Team Members as needed
• Reinforces SDI concepts that have already been in effect

Additional Support

• Help students with transitions and activities.
• Support students with personal hygiene needs such as toileting, feeding, and dressing
• Support students with mobility and adaptive equipment
• Provides general clerical support for the ESS Team
• Additional Duties
• Attend meetings and training sessions
• Help maintain a clean and organized work area
• Provide a supportive and positive learning environment

Required/Preferred Education

High school degree or higher, Ideally, candidates will hold an associate's degree or higher.

Required/Preferred Experience

Has experience in special education.

Required/Preferred Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills, and an interest in reading great books. Educational Aide certification I, II, or III preferred.

Physical Functions

Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.

US Work Authorization Is Required

US Work Authorization Is Required.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance to state requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Travel required

May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.